WHAT’S ON AT BRAMPTON LIBRARY

National Seniors Day Celebration, Wednesday, October 5, 11 am to1 p.m., virtual. Let's recognize the contributions seniors make every day to Canadian life, from coast to coast, building our families, communities, workplaces, and country. We can all think of a senior who has made a difference in our lives; they are our mentors, teachers, grandparents, and loved ones. We'll celebrate with games and wellness activities! This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with Achev and the Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC). To register, call 905-595-0722 ext. 4000 or email becnic@achev.ca.

Protecting yourself against cybercrime, Tuesday, October 18, 3-4 pm, virtual. Are you concerned about your financial safety? Does online banking seem risky to you? An expert from the RBC Meeting Place will answer your questions about protecting yourself and your money. Register on our website to attend this session.

Author and Digital Artist Talk with Natasha Khan Kazi, Thursday, October 13, 6:30-7:30 pm, Mount Pleasant Village Branch Library (100 Commuter Drive) and virtual. Join us for a discussion with author and digital artist Natasha Khan Kazi. Natasha will be sharing her experience getting started as a digital artist, building a specific art style, choosing a preferred medium, and building an online art community. She will then walk participants through a brief digital art activity. You are welcome to use your own device and stylus at home or bring it into the library for this live-streamed event. A limited number of library iPads and Apple Pencils will be available for those attending in person. Register to attend the talk on the Brampton Library website.

Genealogy workshop series. In this two-part series, participants will learn about researching and preserving heritage. In the first session, learn the basics of navigating Ancestry.com (library edition) with the help of Ontario Ancestor experts. In the second session, explore ways to collect, preserve, and share heritage materials through instruction by the Sikh National Archives. Participants can register for one or both sessions.

Thursday, October 20, 10 am to 12:00 noon, Chinguacousy Branch Library (150 Central Park Drive): Ancestry.com workshop with Ontario Ancestors, Halton Peel branch (10 a.m.–noon). Register for the first genealogy workshop.

Thursday, November 10, 10 am to 12:00 noon,, Springdale Branch Library (10705 Bramalea Road): Diaspora heritage workshop with Sikh National Archive (10 a.m.–noon). Register for the second genealogy workshop.